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EAM Jaishankar attends Khaleda Zia’s funeral, hands over PM Modi’s letter to son

EAM Jaishankar attends Khaleda Zia’s funeral, hands over PM Modi’s letter to son

Shortly after landing in Dhaka, Jaishankar met Rahman, the acting chairman of BNP and Zia’s eldest son, and conveyed India’s deepest condolences over the death of the iconic leader who dominated Bangladesh’s politics for over three decades. The external affairs minister is representing India at Zia’s funeral

Covert US drone attack hits Venezuela port linked to criminal gang

The strike was executed by the CIA and targeted a remote dock that US agencies believe was being used by the criminal gang Tren de Aragua to store drugs and transfer them onto boats for onward trafficking

31 December,2025 08:56 AM IST | Washington | ANI

Taiwan detects 77 Chinese aircraft, 17 naval vessels amid extensive PLA drills

The latest activity comes after the PLA's Eastern Theatre Command conducted military drills in waters east of Taiwan, which it described as an all-dimensional force projection.

31 December,2025 08:53 AM IST | Taipei | ANI

125-million-year-old spinosaurid dinosaur discovered in Thailand

This fish-eating dinosaur stalked the Khorat Group’s waterways in Cretaceous Thailand. Interestingly, the discovery is being hailed as one of the most complete spinosaurid specimens ever recovered in Asia

31 December,2025 07:04 AM IST | Bangkok | Agencies

Taiwan detects 130 Chinese aircraft, ships around territory

The detection comes a day after China launched large-scale joint military drills around Taiwan, deploying its army, navy, air force and rocket forces

31 December,2025 06:59 AM IST | Taipei | Agencies

Too much artificial light at night may increase risk of heart disease: Study

The participants, who had no history of heart disease and no active cancer, underwent the same Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) scan

31 December,2025 06:55 AM IST | Texas | Agencies

Trump indicates US hit facility linked to alleged drug boats in South America

President Donald Trump claimed the US struck a South American facility allegedly linked to drug-carrying boats, though no official details were provided. The president, who called radio host John Catsimatidis during a program on WABC radio, was discussing US strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean

30 December,2025 12:06 PM IST | Washington | AP

Saudi strikes Yemen’s Mukalla over alleged UAE-linked weapons shipment

Saudi Arabia said it bombed Yemen’s Mukalla port after a weapons shipment allegedly meant for separatist forces arrived from the UAE, marking a fresh escalation in regional tensions. The attack signals a new escalation in tensions between the kingdom and the Southern Transitional Council, which is backed by the Emirates

30 December,2025 12:06 PM IST | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | AP

Yunus mourns Khaleda Zia, calls her a 'great guardian' of Bangladesh's democracy

Bangladesh interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus paid tribute to former prime minister Khaleda Zia, saying the nation has lost a ‘great guardian’ whose role in restoring democracy will be remembered forever. Zia, the longtime chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a three-time prime minister, died at around 6 am local time

30 December,2025 11:13 AM IST | Dhaka [Bangladesh] | PTI

Trump repeats claim of resolving India-Pakistan tensions at Netanyahu meet

US President Donald Trump again claimed he helped end the India-Pakistan conflict while speaking during a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He said he stopped the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, threatening the countries with tariffs, as well as other conflicts, but is not given credit for it

30 December,2025 10:19 AM IST | New York | PTI

UAE strongly condemns attempt to target residence of Russian President

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE's solidarity with the President of the Russian Federation, as well as with the government and people of Russia

30 December,2025 09:25 AM IST | Abu Dhabi | ANI

Netanyahu praises Trump after Mar-a-Lago meet, calls him Israel’s closest ally

This was the first meeting between Trump and Netanyahu in nearly two months. Trump had earlier visited Israel in October during the period when a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was announced alongside the release of hostages

30 December,2025 09:18 AM IST | Florida | ANI
UAE strongly condemns attempt to target residence of Russian President

UAE strongly condemns attempt to target residence of Russian President

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE's solidarity with the President of the Russian Federation, as well as with the government and people of Russia

30 December,2025 09:25 AM IST | Abu Dhabi | ANI
Netanyahu praises Trump after Mar-a-Lago meet, calls him Israel’s closest ally

Netanyahu praises Trump after Mar-a-Lago meet, calls him Israel’s closest ally

This was the first meeting between Trump and Netanyahu in nearly two months. Trump had earlier visited Israel in October during the period when a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was announced alongside the release of hostages

30 December,2025 09:18 AM IST | Florida | ANI
Trump backs Netanyahu, says pardon imminent despite denial from Herzog’s office

Trump backs Netanyahu, says pardon imminent despite denial from Herzog’s office

President Herzog's office soon contradicted Trump's statement. In a clarification cited by CNN, the office said, "There has been no conversation between President Herzog and President Trump since the pardon request was submitted"

30 December,2025 09:13 AM IST | Florida | ANI
Trump says Iran may be using different sites to rebuild missile programme

Trump says Iran may be using different sites to rebuild missile programme

While he said he does not believe Iran has expanded its nuclear capabilities, he repeated that the country "may be behaving badly," without giving specific details

30 December,2025 09:06 AM IST | Florida | ANI
Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia passes away at 80

Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia passes away at 80

According to a statement issued by the BNP, Khaleda Zia passed away at around 6 am at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, where she had been undergoing treatment for more than a month

30 December,2025 08:58 AM IST | Dhaka | IANS

From conflict to climate crises, 2025 in 10 poweful images

From war zones and protest streets to moments of resilience, 2025 unfolded through images that captured courage, tragedy, and global impact. Here are some shots that shook the world. PICS/AFP, X, FILE PICS

31 December,2025 09:35 PM IST | Divya Nair
From armoured giants to clawed hunters, six new dinosaurs found in 2025

From armoured giants to clawed hunters, six new dinosaurs found in 2025

While other species in the group could reach 4 metres in length and up to 400 kg, this teenage specimen would have been about a metre long, weighing about 6 kg

30 December,2025 07:07 AM IST | London | Agencies

Mexico train derailment kills 13, injures 98 passengers

Mexico train derailment kills 13, injures 98 passengers

According to the statement issued by the Mexican Navy, which oversees the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the train on Line Z was carrying around 250 passengers at the time of the accident

30 December,2025 07:03 AM IST | Mexico City | Agencies

Fire at Indonesian retirement home kills 16 elderly residents

Fire at Indonesian retirement home kills 16 elderly residents

The bodies of victims were taken to a hospital for identification with the assistance of families, officials said. Firefighters with six trucks needed more than two hours to extinguish the blaze after nearby residents reported the fire to emergency services

30 December,2025 06:59 AM IST | Jakarta | Agencies

Zelenskyy dismisses claims of attack on Putin residence as 'fabrication'

Zelenskyy dismisses claims of attack on Putin residence as 'fabrication'

Zelenskyy’s remarks came after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow’s negotiating position could change following an alleged Ukrainian strike on Putin’s residence in Russia’s Novgorod region overnight

29 December,2025 10:40 PM IST | Kyiv | mid-day online correspondent

Minnesota Fraud EXPOSÉ: DOJ Charges 98, 60+ Guilty | Bondi Backs Shirley

    Minnesota Fraud EXPOSÉ: DOJ Charges 98, 60+ Guilty | Bondi Backs Shirley

    The Department of Justice has taken decisive action following Nick Shirley’s explosive investigations into Minnesota’s widespread fraud schemes. With 98 individuals now charged and over 60 convicted, the DOJ is signaling that even more indictments could be on the horizon. Shirley’s investigative reporting has brought national attention to systemic corruption in Minnesota, particularly exposing alleged misuse of taxpayer funds within Somali-run daycare networks. Pam Bondi has publicly commended Shirley’s work, emphasizing the impact of his reporting and its role in prompting federal scrutiny. WATCH 

    31 December,2025 11:03 PM IST
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